Tuscan Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Tuscan Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium-size eggplant, about 3/4 pound; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup cooked white cannellini beans, well-drained; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound loaf round country bread; 1 cup roasted red peppers; 8 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, slivered; 2 bunches arugula, well rinsed, dried, stems removed; 6 ounces pecorino or cacciota cheese, in very thin slices

Servings: persons

1 medium-size eggplant, about 3/4 pound
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup cooked white cannellini beans, well-drained
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound loaf round country bread
1 cup roasted red peppers
8 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, slivered
2 bunches arugula, well rinsed, dried, stems removed
6 ounces pecorino or cacciota cheese, in very thin slices

1
Preheat a grill or broiler.
2
Slice the eggplant one-half inch thick and grill or broil the slices until they are lightly browned.
3
Brush the browned slices with all but one tablespoon of the oil and season them to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Sprinkle with the parsley and set aside.
5
Puree the beans and mix them with the garlic and the remaining olive oil.
6
Salt and pepper to taste.
7
Cut the bread into 16 slices, to make 8 sandwiches.
8
Spread the slices with the bean puree, then arrange the eggplant slices on half of them.
9
Top the eggplant with the peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and cheese.
10
Cover with the remaining slices of bread and serve.

512

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium-size eggplant, about 3/4 pound, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Sandwiches falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuscan Sandwiches

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